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Figurative Sculptures For Sale
FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY MARBLE BUST OF JOAN OF ARC
Located in Firenze, FI
An extraordinary marble bust, characterized by greyish veins, depicting the Maid of Orléans, Joan of Arc. The attribution is confirmed by the inscription "Jeanne d'Arc" on the front....
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Goddess Circe Italian Neoclassical Sculpture Early 1800s Carved Ebonized Re-gilded
Located in Milano, MI
Circe Italian Neoclassical Sculpture of Early 1800s the figure is a fascinating depiction of the Goddess Circe, made in Italy in the early 19th century. The pine wood carving and ebo...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Antique Figural Cast Bronze Dinner Bell with Upset Woman & Shoed Leg Clapper
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique whimsical cast bronze figural bell is unsigned and has no foundry mark, but is presumed to originate from the United States and date to appro...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Midcentury Japanese Geisha Figurines
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of three small (4" tall) bronze Japanese geisha figurines, circa 1960s. The cast iron with gold gilt pieces are very heavy and solid an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Derby Porcelain Figurine of William Shakespeare Model No. 305
By Derby
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English porcelain figurine.
By Derby.
In the form of William Shakespeare.
Depicting a Shakespeare that leans onto ...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Swimming Pool Table by RAIN, Small Side Table
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The contemporary swimming pool table which also functions as a small contemporary styled side table.
The inspiration for this collection comes fro...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Hollywood Regency Brass Tang Horse Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Large Hollywood Regency brass tang horse sculpture.
Stunning large vintage brass Tang horse sculpture. Our Mid-Century Modern brass horse figure ...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Piece Of Italian Kitsch, Ceramic Sports Car And Driver c1960s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Italian ceramic car and driver from the 1960's, a fun piece of Italian kitsch
Rossa pink lustre glaze - beautifully respected
Circa 1960's
Signed Italy
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Cesar Manrique, Model of Ceramique, circa 1960-1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cesar Manrique (1919-1992) ( model of) ceramique circa 1960-1970.
These are small official prints made after Cesar Manrique.
It's not a unique piece mad...
Category
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze Sculpture entitled "Whip Girl" by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Art Deco bronze figure of a beautiful woman wearing a loose fitted figure hugging dress and high heels holding a riding whip, with excellent colour and very fine hand finished detail, signed Bruno Zach
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 45 cm
Condition: Very fine Original Condition with slight signs of wear
Circa: 1925
Materials: Cold Painted Bronze
Book Ref: Art Deco Sculpture by Victor Arwas
Page no. 224
SKU: 261
ABOUT
Zach Whip Girl
Zach Whip Girl – Bruno Zach (Austrian, 1891 – 1945) – Bruno Zach was a prolific creator of tall, athletic, independent women in bronze and ivory. He depicted both the healthy outdoor pursuits, and also the dream mistresses of the demi monde...
Category
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
French Bronze Figure of Hercules, Athena and Cerberus, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Signed Rancoulet. The bronze depicts the twelfth labor of Hercules.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Dancing Faun Candle holder in bronze by Patrick Laroche
By Laroche
Located in Paris, FR
Dancing Faun with candle holder.
Materials: Patinated bronze Brown, signed and justified EA on the base.
Made in France by Patrick Laroche, Meilleur Ouvrier de France award in the Sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Important Candelabra in Patinated Bronze Presenting Caryatids Carrying
By Louis Valentin Elias Robert
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of very nice and decorative tall candelabras are made of patinated bronze featuring caryatids holding 5 candlesticks on a black marble base decorated with bronze decoration...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Viking Glass Fisherman Bust Sculpture, Paperweight or Bookend, United States
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Viking Glass Fisherman Bust Sculpture, Paperweight or Bookend, United States, 20th Century. Retains the original Viking Glass label to the back.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$100 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Sculpture of the 'Theban Dancer' by CJR Colinet
Located in London, GB
Art Deco gilt bronze sculpture of the 'Theban Dancer' by CJR Colinet
French, circa 1925
Measures: Height 55cm, width 59cm, depth 23cm
The important Fr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of american Indian Fighting Off Mountain Lion
By Carl Kauba
Located in New York, NY
Large bronze figure of an American indian on horseback wielding an axe, defending himself from an attacking mountain lion or panther. Unsigned. Mounted on black marble base.
Category
20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bust Pope Gilt Metal Bust on Hand Carved Wood Base Sculpture Antique Dealer LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bust Pope Gilt Metal Bust on Hand Carved Wood Base Sculpture Antique Dealer LA . An amazing 19th Century bust depicting figure of Pope of Rome Leo XIII compo...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Salviati Murano Glass Bird Attb to Luciano Gaspari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful stylized Murano glass bird made by Salviati , and attributed to Luciano Gaspari .
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Anne Van Kleeck standing woman brutalist bronze
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Anne Van Kleeck American… 1922 - 1998. this is a modernist bronze female sculpture, her face is beautifully sculpted, and her clothing is draped in a modernness fashion covering her ...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
18th-Century Derby Porcelain Figure Emblematic of Africa
By Derby
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large Derby Porcelain Figure of Africa,
From a series known as the "Four Quarters".
Circa 1765
The large figure, emblematic of Africa, is depic...
Category
Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Dance Step" by Angelo Basso
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Art Deco bronze sculpture on a black marble base by Angelo Basso, circa 1986. The piece depicts an elegant young topless woman dancing with whir...
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Puerto Rican Santos De Palo/Wood Carved Sculptures of The Three Wise Men Afoot
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A renowned tradition in Puerto Rico is the making of Santos de Palms by Masters Carvers since the 19th century. They hand carved and painted the saints inspired in their personal rel...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Stone Sculpture In Inuit Style By Richard Rabson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well finished Inuit style deep olive colored stone sculpture depicting a Shamanic sequence of a human and animal spirit engaged in a ritual power exchange. Signed on base.
Dimen...
Category
20th Century Unknown Native American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Large Silvered Bronze Sculpture of a Spanish Cavalier
Located in New York, NY
Large 19 century French Silvered Bronze Sculpture of a Spanish Cavalier. Apparently unsigned.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Virginia Metal Crafters 1948 Brass Butterfly Bush Leaf Dish
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brass butterfly bush leaf dish by Virginia Metal Crafters. It is one of a series of botanical leaf sculptures designed by artist Oskar Hansen....
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Small French Bronze-Gilt Figurines, circa 1880
Located in Delft, NL
19th century small French bronze-gilt figurines, ca 1880
1880 small French bronze figurines.
A boy and a girl carrying an urn-shaped handle...
Category
19th Century French Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze entitled "Diana" by Pierre Le Faguays
Located in London, GB
An iconic early 20th Century Art Deco bronze figure of Diana the huntress dressed in a tunic with her hand lifted above her head releasing her bow. Exhibiting excellent rich green pa...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A.Carrier French bronze 19th Neapolitan musician playing a tambourine.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible A.CARRIER bronze 19th Neapolitan musician playing a tambourine.
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Gold Leaf Crown Sculpture Fragment on Thick Lucite Base, 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This rare 19th Century French gilt wood and rope fragment is a captivating piece of history as well as a striking standalone decorative accent. This unique sculpture features organic...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rope, Lucite, Wood
Art Deco Geo Maxim Female Figure, c1930
By Geo Maxim
Located in Devon, England
- Art Deco Geo Maxim female figure -
Delightful 1930s Art Deco French figure depicting a girl holding a basket of flowers in polychrome. The base is solid highly polished marble. Signed Geo Maxim. The piece is in Excellent condition with No damages at all and has a wonderful patina and just some age related wear to the cold painting. Ideal size for displaying in any Deco collection /setting. Georges...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
A 19th C. Italian Carrara Marble Statue of Dancing Faun by A. Frilli, Firenze
Located in New York, NY
A Life-Size Italian 19th Century Carrara Marble Statue of a Dancing Faun with Cymbals signed by A. Frilli, Firenze. This piece is after the original model by Massimiliano Soldani (I...
Category
1880s Italian Classical Roman Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Lladro's 'St Joseph - San Jose Nacimiento' Figurine (now Retired)
By Lladro
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS RETIRED model of Lladro’s ‘St Joseph – San Jose Nacimiento’ figurine in near MINT condition.
This figurine was sculpted by Salvador Furio...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Country Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
William Westenhaven, WITCO Suspended Wooden Sword Wall Hanging, C. 1960
Located in Bainbridge, NY
William Westenhaver WITCO hand carved Wall Mount Wooden Sword. Featuring a large, handcrafted tropical style grained, stained solid wood Sword with Black ...
Category
1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese late Muromachi Period (1333-1573) lacquered and giltwood figure of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, seated upon an elaborate car...
Category
16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Hand Painted and Glazed Italian Terracotta German Shepherd Sculpture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunningly realistic vintage German Shepherd sculpture. This exceptionally well crafted dog is rendered in terra cotta with a beautiful hand-painted and glazed finish. The radiant do...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Signed 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Narcissus
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 19th Century Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Narcissus after the original found in 1862 at Pompeii. Signed "Bucciano Napoli". When first found in Pompeii it was identified as Na...
Category
19th Century Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
giant cupcake, publicity sign from bakery shop
Located in Brecht, BE
a unique fun object for your kitchen ! this publicity sign from a French bakery shop ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Vintage Inuit 'Two Faced' Stone Carving, Signed, Canada, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Inuit 'two faced' stone carving - fine Modernist carving with spare decoration - signed PAUL (in Roman) on the base - Canada - mid 20th century.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Thai Sukhothai Cast Bronze Buddha Head, 15th/16th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Thai cast bronze Buddha head, Sukhothai kingdom, circa 15th century, Thailand.
The Buddha's pleasing face, with its narrow, oval ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
"Aphrodite" Patinated Bronze Sculpture by Erte, Limited Edition 242/375, 1986
By Erté
Located in Astoria, NY
Erte (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian/French, 1892-1990) "Aphrodite" Patinated and Gilt Bronze Sculpture, 1986, signed "Erte" to base and stamped "242/375 FINE ART ACQUISITIONS / 1986" in...
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian White Porcelain Seated Putto Reading a Book
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet white porcelain Italian figurine of an angelic figure seated reading a book.
Category
20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, ivory lampshade, Brass Body
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE
Twist and go!
The Freevolle Lady lamp captures a quiet elegance, with its refined curves, delicate and airy silhouette, it moves with grace—striking the perfect balance b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Terra Cotta Head Bust of a Handsome Man
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing bust of a young man made of rustic unglazed terra-cotta great eyes expression, looking forward.
Beautiful object of art for display.
Category
20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Italian 19th century white Carrara marble statue of the Kneeling Venus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and richly detailed Italian 19th century white Carrara marble statue of the Kneeling Venus, signed A. Pettrich Setilopia. This stunning statue is raised on an oval base w...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Large German Early 20th Century Silver and Vermeil Nef
Located in London, GB
Large German early 20th century silver and vermeil nef
German, Early 20th Century
Height 80cm, width 70cm, depth 19cm
This impressive sculpture of a nef was crafted by skilled German craftsmen in the early 20th century. Historically nefs were used to store spices and cutler on a dining table, but as their designs became more elaborate, they became purely decorative.
The hull of the piece is intricately cast with high relief depictions of cherubs, sea creatures, scrolls, and waves among many others. Various coats of arms are cast and engraved on the nef. The deck is filled with delicate vermeil figures undertaking various tasks. The wheels as well as the bow are gilt creating a superb contrast between the several tones of metals. All pieces of this nef are wonderfully crafted, with details such as the waving...
Category
Early 20th Century German Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Antique Pair of Chinese Su Sanci Glazed Horse Figure and Men, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Pair of Chinese Su Sanci Glazed Horse Figure and Men, from 19th Century.
One with a small missing piece, please see the last photo, the black horse on the back blanket below...
Category
19th Century Chinese Other Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Cubist Wood Sculpture of a Nude by Russian American Sculptor Boris Blai, 1930s
By Boris Blai
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A carved wooden cubist sculpture of a seated nude woman by Boris Blai (1893-1985).
This carving likely dates to the 1920s-1930s (during Blai's time in Philadelphia).
Most likely constructed of sections of laminated basswood stained with a dark stain, it has an integral plinth with button feet and a carved signature the base.
The sharp angular lines of the body are starkly contrasted by the soft-edged, almost nondescript depiction of the head and face.
Blai was born in Russia and studied in academies in St. Petersburg, Paris, and eventually under Auguste Rodin. After WWI, Blai emigrated to the US, where aside from his prolific art production, he was also instrumental in the founding of the Tyler School of Art at Temple University, the Long Beach Island...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Murano Sommerso Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Male Female Farmer Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pink with gold flecks Italian art glass couple of a man and woman farmer / gardener sculptures. Attributed to designer, and Master glass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Invocation" Art Deco Bronze & Marble Sculpture by D.H. Chiparus, c. 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sensational Art Deco bronze and marble sculpture titled "Invocation" by the renowned D.H. Chiparus, made in quality bronze and supported on a marble sculpture. It depicts an alluring...
Category
1920s French Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Fox Hunting Group with Green Onyx Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful desk accessory for the fox hunter. Austrian/Vienna cold painted bronze fox hunter on his horse with his three hounds. Onyx base with letter opener or pen well/tray in excel...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Nymphs Sculptures Torchere Lamps/Pedestal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of large heavy patinated bronze Greek/Roman nymphs sculptures torchere lamps. They depict a pair of semi nude females dressing classica...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$12,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
'Olimpia': Art Déco Spelter Sculpture with Stone Base by Le Faguays (Fayral)
Located in North Miami, FL
'Olimpia': Art Déco french spelter sculpture with stone base by Pierre Le Faguays (Fayral) for Max Le Verrier
By: Pierre Le Faguays (Fayral), ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal, Spelter, Zinc, Lead
Vintage Carved Wood Palm Tree Sculpture 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage palm tree sculpture handcrafted in wood carved with leaves, coconuts and trunk.
High decorative object.
Category
1980s Colonial Revival Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Carved and Painted Bird Shield
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique
pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pastoral Group/Handkuss 'The Hand-kiss'
Located in Lantau, HK
Meissen, hard-paste porcelain, circa 1738-1740.
The Artist
The Meissen manufactory near the city of Dresden was founded by Augustus II (1670-1733), King of Poland and Electoral of Saxony, in 1710. It was the first factory in Europe to succeed in making white hard-paste porcelain. The early years of the Meissen production were focused on creating copies of Chinese porcelain. It was only when Kaendler began to work at Meissen in 1731 that the manufactory would break free from the influence of Asia and produce porcelain of true European character.
The Painting
A sculptor by training, Kaendler took over the direction of the manufactory in 1733. He is considered the key figure in the development of Meissen and the individual behind the transformation of the factory’s porcelain during the 18th century. Kaendler demonstrated his artistic ability by creating a variety of porcelain groups including the Italian Commedia dell’Arte, Pastoral and Crinoline groups, and Cris de Paris, which were met with widespread acclaim and made Meissen famous throughout all of Europe. Soon these porcelain figures would be used extensively alongside vases and other ornaments to decorate interiors.
Provenance
The themes of fête galante, pastoral idylls and masquerade themes, created by Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721), and then developed further by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) and Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806), depicting amorous scenes with dancers, women and shepherds engaged in frivolous pursuits, spread all over Europe during the first half of the 18th century. This is due to the French engraver Gabriel Huquier (1695-1747), who dedicated himself to images and engravings after Francois Boucher and Juste-Aurele Meissonnier (1695-1750), who fostered the concept of Rococo style, that brought about the new trend in decorative arts.
In 1738, Kaendler introduced one of his figures in pastoral costume with the Handkuss (Hand-kiss) scene under a tree. For the shepherd lovers’ scene, the German sculptor drew his inspiration from Boucher and Watteau. Since the 1730s, the Meissen manufactory has been providing Watteau’s engravings...
Category
1830s Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall antique Balinese hand-carved and painted wooden statue from the 19th century on black base. Hand-made on the island of Bali, Southern Indonesia during the 19th century, this w...
Category
19th Century Balinese Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Angel Wing Mounted on Tourmaline in Crystal Quartz
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf angel wing mounted on tourmaline in crystal quartz.
The large, gold leaf and painted angel wing originally came from a church in Tuscany. It was onc...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gold Leaf
19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture Mercury
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury
Representation of the god Mercury standing on Aeolus, the god of the wind (according to Gianbologna), on a marble base from which a fluted column ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
BLACK FOREST 1900 Germany-Swiss Carved Wood Nutcracker Old Gnome Figure
By Black Forest
Located in Miami, FL
A folk-art nutcracker carved in oak wood.
This is an elusive antique black forest nutcracker created in northern Europe, most probably in Germ...
Category
Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
"Crest of the Wave" Sculpture by Harriet Frishmuth
By Harriet Whitney Frishmuth
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rare bronze "Crest of the Wave" (1925) Beaux Arts style nude sculpture by Harriet W. Frishmuth and produced by Gorham Co. Founders. Signed.
Category
1920s American Beaux Arts Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique, New and Vintage Figurative Sculptures
Figurative sculpture is a modern art form in which artists create work that is typically representative of the visible world. However, sculptures that are considered to be figurative in style can definitely be inclusive of abstract elements. A wide range of antique, new and vintage figurative sculptures has been made over the years by both well-known and emerging artists, and these pieces can prove striking and provocative as part of your home decor.
Realistic representation in visual art has a very long history. And while figurative artists, whether figurative painters or sculptors, find inspiration in humans, animals and real-life objects, good figurative sculptures can make us think differently about how the real world should look. Just as figurative paintings might include Photorealistic human likenesses, they can also include elements of Surrealism and can suggest a creative and alternative reality. Figurative sculptures aren’t always realistic impressions of our world — depictions of the human form in classical Greek sculpture, for example, might emphasize beauty and physical perfection.
There are a variety of figurative sculptures on 1stDibs created by artists working in a number of styles, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern and more. A large figurative sculpture can introduce an excellent focal point in a guest bedroom, while smaller works might draw the eye to spaces such as wall shelving or a bookcase that people may otherwise overlook.
When decorating your living room, dining room, home office and study areas with figurative sculptures, don’t be afraid to choose bold colors to inject brightness into neutral spaces. Texture is another factor to consider when purchasing figurative sculptures. A highly textural work of ceramics or wood will catch the eye in a sleek modern space, whereas a smooth, flat glass sculpture can offer an often much-needed contrast in a room that already has many textures.
On 1stDibs, find antique, new or vintage figurative sculpture or other kinds of sculpture for your home decor today.